Gone are the days where parts need to be ordered and assembled from assembly lines. Instead, rapid prototyping in the health care industry has focused on numerous techniques that create the customized materials, tools and equipment needed in a matter of minutes. Stereo-lithography (SLA) is one of the most sought after technique. Although equipment that is needed for SLA can cost approximately $1 million apiece, the technology can produce customized products in an efficient manner.
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Once thought to be a condition only plaguing adolescents and teenagers, acne can affect people of all ages. There are many commercial skin treatments to help combat outbreaks, but some of the most effective ones are actually hiding in your kitchen. Here's a look at a few acne treatment options for your breakouts without breaking the bank.
Honey and Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a natural antimicrobial, and honey is an antibiotic. When combined, the two pack a punch that acne simply can't stand up to.
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You probably know that mint can help settle your stomach and chamomile can make you feel better when you're sick. If you're interested in alternative medicine at all, you may also be aware that basil has anti-inflammatory properties and that rose hips are good for helping bladder infections heal. However, there are many more herbs out there that have fantastic medicinal and healing properties that you may never have heard of.
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